Shinanoya Shinjuku Whiskey Tasting Event
Today I was participating in an event at a liquor store I always go to.
It was a great event where you could drink everything from past releases from the past year or two to the latest releases for almost free.
Only alcohol lovers (mainly whisky) were participating, and both customers and staff were fairly knowledgeable, so it was a fun event that was easy for both parties to participate in.
It seems to be held regularly, so I would like to participate again.
In addition to whisky, I drank about 20 glasses of rum and gin.
And since it was a tasting event, I was able to order what I liked.
Ramen Jiro Shinjuku Otakibashi-dori
Naturally, it's time to finish drinking.
The nearest venue is ``Ramen Jiro Kabukicho branch' But to cool down, I took a short walk and said 'Ramen Jiro Shinjuku Otakibashi-dori' I decided to visit.
My last visit was in December 2023, so this is my first visit in about a year.
I visited around 14:50 on a Sunday, and since it was neither lunch nor dinner, there was no line.
The fact that they are open without a lunch break is a blessing as it allows us to take advantage of the free time when there are probably fewer lines like this.
Sho Ramen (Small Ramen)
First, buy a meal ticket.
Even if there is a long line, you should first purchase a meal ticket and then hand it over at the time requested by the staff.
There was no line this time, so I was asked to give a meal ticket immediately after purchasing.
You will be asked for a call when handing over your meal ticket.
Not only the amount of noodles and the hardness of the noodles, but also the call of vegetables, garlic, oil, and karame are also done at this timing.
This time, “Garlic and Brassica” I asked.
Abra can be either liquid, solid (katamari), or both.
The solid (katamari) is the abura (back fat) that is used in other Jiro and Jiro series.
After purchasing your meal ticket, you wait in front of the door for a while and are guided to your seat by the staff's signal.
Don't just sit down just because there's an empty seat; wait for the staff's instructions.
After purchasing the ticket, it took a total of 20 minutes for the rice bowl to arrive.
Let's get it then.
Yasai
I took this photo almost after I finished eating. .
Last time, the ratio of bean sprouts to cabbage was about 9:1, but on this day, the bean sprouts were 100% bean sprouts.
Boil it just enough to leave it with a slightly crunchy texture.
Soup
The soup is an emulsified type.
It has a strong pork flavor that seems to be a direct descendant.
However, I don't know if it came from the soy sauce or the vegetable, but the sourness was noticeable.
Noodles
The noodles are flat and extra thick.
The chewy and chewy texture is addictive.
Although the texture is a little different from that of washiwashi, it is definitely worth it.
pig
The pork has a chewy texture and is well soaked with mackerel, making it delicious.
Impressions
It was delicious, but the sourness of the soup didn't really make me feel like I was visiting Jiro.
I have the impression that tsukemen has a sour taste, but even if it's not intentional, I don't think sour taste is necessary in ramen. .
I just hope it's just a coincidence.
In the sense of direct Jiro, December 2024 “Ramen Jiro Mita Honten”, so it was about 3 months ago.
Well, in the meantime, I've been visiting Jiro-style and Jiro-inspired stores. .
Last year, I set a goal to visit Jiro Jiro 12 times a year (once a month), but in the end I was only able to visit four times. .
I would like to visit 12 times a year (once a month) this year, but I would like to visit at least more times than last year.
For now, the first visit to Jiro in 2025 will be ``Ramen Jiro Otakibashi-dori'It was.
Taste: ★★★☆☆
Cost performance: ★★★★☆
Revisit:★★★☆☆
Store Information
Closed: None (New Year's Day)
Access: About 3 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station D5 exit
